PhD in Evolution and Behaviour: exploring the connection between how organisms have evolved and how they behave  

Research, 4 years, Full-time

The University of Sheffield

12974PhD in Evolution and Behaviour: exploring the connection between how organisms have evolved and how they behave

Academic Requirements:

Minimum 2:1 undergraduate honours degree or an approved professional qualification.

Form outside UK Students:

Academic Requirements:

You will usually need a 3 or 4 year bachelors degree from a recognised university in a relevant subject followed by a Masters from a recognised institution for entry. Most postgraduate courses require a UK 2:1 or equivalent for entry, but some courses may consider 2:2 grades. Please see our course finder for specific course requirements.

The score required will depend on the university you have attended and the course you have applied to study.

UK degree classification	International equivalent (Bangladesh)
First class Honours	75% - 80%
2:1 (Upper Second Class Honours)	65% - 70%
2:2 (Lower Second Class Honours)	55% - 60%

https://www.sheffield.ac.uk/international/entry-requirements/bangladesh

English Language Requirements:

* IELTS 6.5 overall with minimum 6.0 in each skill 

https://www.sheffield.ac.uk/international/entry-requirements/bangladesh

Academic Requirements:

You will usually need a 3 or 4 year bachelors degree from a recognised university in a relevant subject for entry. Most postgraduate courses require a UK 2:1 or equivalent for entry, but some courses may consider 2:2 grades. Please see our course finder for specific course requirements.

The score required will depend on the university you have attended and the course you have applied to study.

UK degree classification	International equivalent (India)
First class Honours	65% - 70%
2:1 (Upper Second Class Honours)	55% - 60%
2:2 (Lower Second Class Honours)	50% - 55%

https://www.sheffield.ac.uk/international/entry-requirements/india

English Language Requirements:

* IELTS 6.5 overall with minimum 6.0 in each skill 

https://www.sheffield.ac.uk/international/entry-requirements/india

Academic Requirements:

You will usually need a 4 year bachelors degree from a recognised university in a relevant subject for entry. Most postgraduate courses require a UK 2:1 or equivalent for entry, but some courses may consider 2:2 grades. Please see our course finder for specific course requirements.

The score required will depend on the university you have attended and the course you have applied to study.

UK degree classification	International equivalent (Pakistan)
First class Honours	75% - 80%
2:1 (Upper Second Class Honours)	65% - 70%
2:2 (Lower Second Class Honours)	55% - 60%

https://www.sheffield.ac.uk/international/entry-requirements/pakistan

English Language Requirements:

* IELTS 6.5 overall with minimum 6.0 in each skill 

https://www.sheffield.ac.uk/international/entry-requirements/pakistan

Academic Requirements:

You will usually need a 4 year bachelors degree from a recognised university in a relevant subject plus a 2 year Masters Degree in a relevant subject from a recognised university for entry. Most postgraduate courses require a UK 2:1 or equivalent for entry, but some courses may consider 2:2 grades. Please see our course finder for specific course requirements.

UK degree classification	International equivalent (Nepal)	International equivalent (Nepal)
First class Honours	2 year Masters degree	80-85% or GPA of 3.7/4.0
2:1 (Upper Second Class Honours)	2 year Masters degree	65-70% or GPA of 3.0/4.0
2:2 (Lower Second Class Honours)	2 year Masters degree	60-65% or GPA of 2.5/4.0 or 3.0/5.0

https://www.sheffield.ac.uk/international/entry-requirements/nepal

English Language Requirements:

* IELTS 6.5 overall with minimum 6.0 in each skill 

https://www.sheffield.ac.uk/international/entry-requirements/nepal

Academic Requirements:

A Levels:

Holders of a good bachelor degree from a recognised university will be considered for direct admission to postgraduate diploma or Masters programmes. Most postgraduate courses require a UK 2:1 or equivalent for entry, but some courses may consider 2:2 grades. Please see our course finder for specific course requirements.

If you do not meet the entry requirements for direct entry at postgraduate level, our International College provides pre-Masters programmes.

https://www.sheffield.ac.uk/international/

English Language Requirements:

* IELTS 6.5 overall with minimum 6.0 in each skill 

https://www.sheffield.ac.uk/international/

Academic Requirements:

You will usually need a 4 year bachelors degree from a recognised university in a relevant subject for entry. Most postgraduate courses require a UK 2:1 or equivalent for entry, but some courses may consider 2:2 grades. Please see our course finder for specific course requirements.

UK degree classification	International equivalent (Nigeria)
First class Honours	First Class; GPA 3.5/4.0 (or above); GPA 4.5/5.0 (or above); GPA 6.0/7.0 (or above)
2:1 (Upper Second Class Honours)	Second Class Upper; GPA 3.0-3.4/4.0; GPA 3.5-4.4/5.0; GPA 4.6-5.9/7.0
2:2 (Lower Second Class Honours)	Second Class Lower; GPA 2.0-2.9/4.0; GPA 2.5-3.4/5.0; GPA 2.6-4.5/7.0

https://www.sheffield.ac.uk/international/entry-requirements/nigeria

English Language Requirements:

* IELTS 6.5 overall with minimum 6.0 in each skill 

https://www.sheffield.ac.uk/international/entry-requirements/nigeria

Academic Requirements:

A Levels:

You will usually need a 4-6 year bachelors degree from a recognised university in a relevant subject for entry. Most postgraduate courses require a UK 2:1 or equivalent for entry, but some courses may consider 2:2 grades. Please see our course finder for specific course requirements.

The score required will depend on the university you have attended and the course you have applied to study.

UK degree classification	International equivalent (Ghana)
First class Honours	First Class; 70% (or above); GPA 3.6/4.0 (or above)
2:1 (Upper Second Class Honours)	Second Class Upper; 60-69%; GPA 3.0-3.5/4.0
2:2 (Lower Second Class Honours)	Second Class Lower; 50-59%; GPA 2.0-2.9/4.0

https://www.sheffield.ac.uk/international/entry-requirements/ghana

English Language Requirements:

* IELTS 6.5 overall with minimum 6.0 in each skill 

https://www.sheffield.ac.uk/international/entry-requirements/ghana